Delicious Homemade Pork Rillettes
Homemade pork rillettes are a staple of French cuisine, loved for their melting texture and delicately spiced flavor. This simple recipe allows you to prepare about 10 servings, perfect for your appetizers or family meals. With a very manageable preparation time of 20 minutes and a gentle cooking time of 4 hours, these rillettes will provide you with an unmatched result. The blend of spices, such as thyme and bay leaf, enhances the flavors of the meat, while the lard adds a delightful creaminess. They are generally enjoyed on fresh bread or crackers, complemented by pickles for a pleasant contrast. Additionally, rillettes can be stored for several months, making them a true pantry asset. On every occasion, they will delight your guests and tantalize their taste buds. So don’t wait any longer to prepare them at home!
- Preparation time: 20 min
- Cooking time: 4 h
- Servings: for 10 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 1 kg of pork meat (choice between belly or shoulder)
- - 1 kg of fatty pork, very tender
- - lard, for texture
- - a blend of four spices
- - a few sprigs of fresh thyme
- - a bay leaf for aroma
- - salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
1. In a large pot, start by adding the meat and lard in pieces, salt, pepper, the blend of four spices, a sprig of thyme, and a bay leaf.
2. Then incorporate 200 ml of water, just enough.
3. Cover the pot and let it simmer on very low heat for 4 hours. Remember to stir occasionally, especially during the last hour of cooking. This will help a lot.
4. At the end of the 4 hours, check that the meat has taken on a nice golden color and that it easily shreds into strands. That's a good sign!
5. Let it cool down. Before transferring it to jars, feel free to mash the meat with a fork or pass it through a grinder, depending on the consistency you prefer.
6. Once everything is in jars, cover with lard and place a piece of food paper (like baking paper) on top.
7. Your rillettes can be kept for several months in a cool place. It's time to enjoy!
